| ACAC Think Tank - Putting pets back into our lives |
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Date: 15 September 2011 How is the declining pet ownership impacting on us, our society and our economy?
With pet ownership forecasted to continue its decline, is it possible that Australian households will not understand or experience the psychological and physiological benefits of pets? Are we losing a key connector for building social bridges in our communities? On September 15, ACAC will hold its inaugural event to look at the how pets (or a lack of them) will their impact on us, in our homes and public spaces. Putting pets back into our lives - How declining pet ownership is impacting our society and economy will investigate, stimulate discussion and consider the challenges facing pet owners and non pet owners across Australia’s highly urbanised environments. The jam-packed day will build a picture of our future urban communities, delve into how a declining pet population will affect our society and economy and discuss the challenges and issues facing socially responsible pet owners. Putting pets back into our lives will look across the industry to capture the issues facing the pet care industry in the short and long term. This is the day for EVERYONE involved in the pet care industry to consider the future for people, pets and their own place in this relationship. To register your interest in the one day event, Putting pets back into our lives, go to www.thepowerofpets.com.au. The first 100 delegates will receive a 15% discount to the information rich event. Contact DetailsAVA group/External Provider name: ACAC |
A study by the International Journal of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity (2008) found evidence to suggest that dog acquisition leads to increased walking levels and motivation of owners to exercise. Children exercising the family dog or playing with their pet in the backyard has been found by the Health Promotion Journal of Australia that children aged five to six in a family who own a dog are 50% less likely to be overweight or obese compared with those who do not own a dog. Numerous studies show pets provide one of the few interventions capable of permanently lifting the atmosphere of hospices and nursing homes.
